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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 389.58 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 389.58 and 198.88 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 389.58 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/389.58 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 389.58 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 77,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,479.67/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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